Back from the Kick Off and tired. I met a lot of great people and gathered some great info and tips on how to make the hike a success. Was also great to meet and see some of the 2012 hikers that I followed on the interwebs last year. I spent a good amount of time getting info on the vendor row as well. I bought a few things: Yogi's guide book. A couple of cuben stiff sacks and a pair of DirtyGirl Gaiters. I also took a few pics......

The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is a 2,650-mile national scenic trail that runs from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington. The PCT traverses 24 national forests, 37 wilderness areas and 7 national parks. The PCT passes through 6 out of 7 of North Americas ecozones. Learn more: www.pcta.org